The Daily Index — Friday, February 28, 2025

NEWS & TRENDS

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APPLE'S 2026 FOLDABLE IPHONE HAS NO VISIBLE DISPLAY ICREASE

Reports say that a foldable iPhone, featuring a 7.74-inch inner display and unique aspect ratios to differentiate it from competitors, is in development, with Apple reportedly solving the screen crease issue. According to a Korean publication, Samsung Display will supply OLED panels, while Corning and Amphenol may provide glass and hinges. The company is targeting a late 2026 launch.

macrumors.com · 2 min

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AKOOL UNLEASHES ENHANCEMENTS TO ITS AI HUMAN 3D AVATARS CONNECTED TO LLMS

Akool's AI-driven video avatars now enable real-time interactions with large language models. Its streaming avatars mimic human expression and voice, enhancing customer service and language learning. Users can customize AI responses using documents and different LLMs. Akool's low-latency, full-body motion technology distinguishes it across industries.

siliconangle.com · 2 min

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JONY IVE REVEALS HIS IMAC DESIGN TOOK JUST THREE WEEKS

Sir Jony Ive recently appeared on Desert Island Discs, a show in the UK, reflecting on his Apple years and his firm, LoveFrom. He revealed that the original iMac design took only 2-3 weeks and discussed the design's connection to creators, his collaboration with Steve Jobs, and Apple's near-bankruptcy before the iMac.

appleinsider.com · 2 min

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USER RESEARCH IS NOT OPTIONAL: ARGUING LIKE SOCRATES WILL HELP YOU PROVE IT

User Research (UR) is crucial for building great digital products, despite claims from leaders like Henry Ford and Steve Jobs that it's unnecessary. Outdated arguments against UR have been debunked. It is important to challenge assumptions. This post uses a home-buying analogy to illustrate how UR reduces risk and ensures customer needs are met.

uxdesign.cc · 8 min

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WHY MOST UI/UX DESIGNERS FAIL BEFORE THEY EVEN OPEN FIGMA

Most UI/UX designers fail before starting because they don't ask the right questions. This post shares a checklist of seven key pre-project questions to help designers avoid failure, save time, and create better designs.

medium.muz.li · 6 min

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I STUDIED THE UX/UI OF OVER 200 ONBOARDING FLOWS - HERE'S EVERYTHING I LEARNED

A strong onboarding flow can boost retention by 50%, while poor onboarding causes 80% of users to leave. Success depends on understanding users, defining their goals, and guiding them efficiently. Effective strategies include personalization, progressive disclosure, and emotional engagement.

designerup.co · 10 min

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A FRAMEWORK FOR BETTER UX CAPACITY PLANNING

The UX Capacity Planning Framework helps teams align on UX efforts and priorities by providing a structured approach to planning and estimating work. It addresses common challenges with research and design effort levels, ensuring clearer expectations and more efficient resource allocation.

uxdesign.cc · 11 min

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NATURAL INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE

Mushrooms, like mental models, challenge our perception of reality, revealing hidden networks of connection rather than isolated structures. Exploring natural information architecture, cognition, and AI, the text argues for embracing complexity, divergent thinking, and the limitless ways to organize and understand information.

intertwingled.org · 8 min

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HELLO AI AGENTS: GOODBYE UI DESIGN, RIP ACCESSIBILITY

AI agents are rapidly changing how we interact with technology. These agents can perform tasks on our behalf, making traditional UI design obsolete. Websites may become irrelevant as users interact solely through their agents. This shift also impacts accessibility, as agents can cater to individual needs.

jakobnielsenphd.substack.com · 29 min

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BRINGING EMERGING ASIAN ART TO THE FOREFRONT: ATHLETICS' IDENTITY FOR GOCA

GOCA is a gallery for emerging Asian artists with a brand identity focused on cultural exchange and digital innovation that features a katakana-inspired wordmark and a flexible design system.

creativeboom.com · 4 min

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HOW BAUHAUS LEGENDS JOSEF AND ANNI ALBERS TRANSFORMED HOLIDAY CARDS INTO TIMELESS WORKS OF ART

Josef and Anni Albers, Bauhaus pioneers, designed minimalist holiday cards for decades that reflected their artistic principles, mutual admiration, and simple Christmas celebrations.

yankodesign.com · 3 min

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TEN CONTEMPORARY HOMES THAT ARE PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF ARCHITECTURE

Philip Jodidio's Homes for Our Time features 59 innovative residences worldwide, emphasizing sustainability, cultural influences, and cutting-edge design.

wallpaper.com · 5 min